The sprawling geography of Los Angeles is hard to envision for those who live outside the region. Friends and family members in New York, gripped by apocalyptic images of the fires in 24/7 news ...

In a state that averages more than 7,500 wildfires a year some California homeowners keep helmets and fire hoses handy.

The blazes are the result of a combination of suburban sprawl in fire-prone areas, fierce Santa Ana winds, dry conditions fueled by climate change and the limits of firefighting.

Some valleys and ridges across the Los Angeles area may serve as natural barriers that slow, or stop, the spread of the fire, she suggested. Some of the most sought-after neighborhoods in the ...

The affected region’s geography and weather, paired with climate change and suburban sprawl in fire-prone areas, created a vulnerable situation. For the Los Angeles area, the recent string of ...